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Decision to Start Jay Cutler in Week 17 Shows Why Marc Trestman Should Be Fired

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By @ClydeASpeller

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All season long, Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman has shown fans in the Windy City that he’s incapable of making decisions that will benefit his team. The prime example that I use constantly is how Trestman abandons the Bears’ running game, especially against some of the worst run defenses in the NFL. Well, heading into the final week of the regular season, Trestman has made yet another decision that makes no sense.

After quarterback Jimmy Clausen was ruled out of next week’s game due to a concussion, Trestman announced that Jay Cutler will be reinserted into the starting lineup against the Minnesota Vikings. Might I remind you, Trestman benched Cutler prior to Week 16 because he felt that the team needed “a spark.” So, all of a sudden, he feels that it’s best to put Cutler back in the mix.

Trestman’s logic appears to be as clear as dirt-covered, rusty screen door. It’s apparent that Trestman wants to end the season on a good note with a victory, but with absolutely nothing to play for, it would be best to start rookie quarterback David Fales instead. Starting Fales, who will be the No. 2 QB this coming Sunday, would at least give the organization an indication of what they have going into the 2015 season.

More importantly, keeping Cutler on the bench is the best way to protect him from unnecessary injury. Lately, there have been rumors floating around about Cutler possibly being traded. Amazingly, teams are still interested in the erratic quarterback, despite his high price tag. Now, most would think that putting Cutler at risk in the Irrelevant Bowl against the Vikings could put the Bears in a horrible position if Cutler were to get seriously injured. And if that would happen, the Bears would be doomed for the next several years with the player who has more turnovers than a pastry company.

Hopefully, the tragic example that I just laid before you regarding Cutler doesn’t happen. However, the outcome of this situation won’t change the fact that Trestman is still making decisions that leave many Bears fans scratching their heads. With the present already down the drain, it only makes sense to start Fales and see what is in store for the future. And if management is smart, they should see that their future should be without Trestman.

Clyde A. Speller is an NFL writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @ClydeASpeller.

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